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IowaWORKS ~ North Iowa Event
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IowaWORKS
~ North Iowa,
600 South
Pierce Avenue,
Mason City, Iowa.
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The
Workforce Development Partnership is
offering career planning workshops and services each month. There is
no fee, pre-registration is required. For more information on
any of our workshops, please call 641 422-1521, you'll be glad you
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PUBLICE NOTICE:
Request for Proposal; WIA - Youth Services
Provider
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information:
Workforce
Investment Act - Youth Services Provider
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Effective Employment Applications ~ Paper and Online
May 17, June 19, July 12:
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM or May 30: 1-3:00 PM
During this interactive workshop participants will discuss steps and
tips for completing effective paper and online applications.
Topics include having a master application, pre-application
research, developing references, addressing challenging questions,
etc. Group will also view an online application(s) while
reviewing common questions about completing.
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Introduction to WIA (Workforce Investment Act)
Call for dates and times:
If you are
interested in finding out more about how WIA can assist individuals
with job seeking skills and training needed to be successful in
today’s workforce;
Intro to WIA is the place to start.
This two hour session will provide an overview of services,
eligibility and steps for requesting services, staff assisted core
services provided through our
Skills area and the intensive/training services provided
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Six Step Overview ~ RES
Each Monday and Wednesday of the month:
1:00 to 4:00 PM
This workshop provides an overview of the services IowaWorks
provides and the Six Step Curriculum.
Preregistration is required.
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Step 1 ~ Maintaining
a Positive Attitude
May 7, June 11 or July 16:
9:30 to 11:30 AM
Strategies to maintain a positive mental
attitude during periods
of dramatic change.
Identify Externally Imposed versus Self-Directed change and the
responsibility to choose our response. (2 hour session)
Step 2 ~ Designing
Your Future
May 7, June 11 or July 16:
12:30 to 2:30 PM
Discussion on Job Myths vs. Beliefs.
Learning to plan,
recognize and cultivate your uniqueness.
(2 hour session)
Step 3 ~ What’s Hot?
Employment Trends
May 8,
June 12: 12:30 - 2:30
PM
or
July 17:
9:30 to 11:30 AM
Review ihaveaplaniowa.gov.
Review the generated occupation list.
Explore careeronestop.org and browse job information. Be
up-to-date on industry trends.
(2 hour session)
Step 4 ~ Creating a
Great Resume
May 23, June 27, July
26: 9:30 to
12:00 PM or
May 8, June 12, July 17:
12:30 to 3:00 PM
Identifying your strengths, learning self promotion and how to
quantify your accomplishments.
Selecting the resume
that is right for you.
Chronological vs. Functional Resumes.
(2 hour session)
Step 5 ~ Top 5 Most
Effective Job Search Strategies
May 9, June 13 or
July 18:
9:30 to 11:30 AM
Top 5 Most Effective Job
Search Strategies.
Effective vs. non-effective.
Using your strengths/preferences to target organizations.
Internet research, networking, social networking sites.
Top 10 Jobs. (2
hour session)
Step 6 ~ Interviewing & Negotiating Tips to Land the Job
May 20 or June 3: 9:30 to
12:00 PM
May 9, June 13
or July 18: 12:30 to 3:00 PM
Preparing for the interview.
Researching the company.
Discuss the importance of practicing and/or using Interview
Stream. What to bring to
an interview. Setting goals for the interview.
(2 hour session)
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Interview Stream – Give Yourself a
Competitive Edge:
Interviewed lately??? Want to
be more prepared and confident in communicating your skills and
experiences to a potential employer? Interview Stream is a
web-based video interview tool that gives participants an
opportunity to practice most common and industry specific interview
questions. Individuals may review their recorded interview(s)
and send interview to an IowaWORKS
team member for feedback. Online interview tutorial also
available. Contact our Skills Team to schedule an appointment,
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El taller de Servicios de Re-Empleo (RES
Orientation) ~ tiene
como finalidad enseñar a las personas a aprender a crear un
Curriculum(Resume), Carta de Covertura (Cover Letter), Referencias(References)
de acuerdo con la cultura Norteamericana, Evaluacion de Carrera,
Entrenamiento sobre Recursos (Training Resources), Preparacion para
entrevista de Trabajo, Busqueda de Trabajo, Llenar Applicaciones de
Trabajo, Consejos para tener Exito. Ya que más información se
ponen en contacto con Luis en 641 422-1508.
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COMPUTER WORKSHOP |
For more information on class times and locations, please call 641
422-1521. When scheduling
for any of our computer workshops, please verify the class location.
The Amazing Computer
June 4, June 19 or July 2: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
May 6, May 20 or July 23: 4:30 - 7:00 PM
This four hour workshop is for those with little or no computer
experience and is an excellent introduction for the true beginner.
Bring a flash/thumb drive to class.
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KeyTrain ~
An easy-to-use curriculum for improving
basic skills as measured by the
National Career
Readiness Certificate
(NCRC) assessment system
(Work Keys).
In partnership with IowaWORKS, NIACC and through a Staples
Foundation Grant, for a limited time, KeyTrain is free to
participants.
Students work at their own pace to assess potential scores or
improve their current skills level.
For more information on KeyTrain, please call our skills team at ~ 641
422-1521.
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National Career Readiness Certificate Testing
(NCRC)~
Each day
employers receive stacks of applications for only a handful of
positions. With the National Career
Readiness Certificate, issued by
ACT, you can prove you're the most skilled for the job. The
Certification is the work-related credential. Whether
you're looking for a job or wanting to enhance your diploma or
resume, the Certificate provides proof of your job skills that you
can use with employers nationwide.
NCRC is a series of
3 Internet-based assessments. No phones, backpacks, electronic
devices or personal calculators will be permitted. Proctor provides calculator, pencil,
paper and earplugs if needed.
For more information and to schedule your assessment, please call
our skills team at 641 422-1521.
Click here for a list of local employers who support NCRC
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GED and Adult Basic Education
HOURS:
Classes are
held:
Monday: - Friday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 1:00 PM - 8:30 PM
2013 Summer Schedule:
May 24 - 31: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
June 1 -
July 7: NO GED CLASSES
Watch this page for any changes
to our on-site GED classes.
Contact the instructors in person or by telephone during class times
at 641 422-1523 or NIACC Adult Literacy at 641 422-4266 for more information. |
Agency Calendar
IowaWorks ~ North Iowa has a
skills development area available year-round.
Our hours of service will be:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 P.M. and
Wednesday, 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Staff is available to direct customers to computer software,
publications and Internet sites that can help you
research careers, schools, communities and obtain information regarding
current workforce trends.
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